Farrar Award in Media & Civil Rights History

The Ronald T. and Gayla D. Farrar Award in Media & Civil Rights History recognizes
the best journal article or chapter in an edited collection on the historical relationship
between the media and civil rights.

About the Award

The Farrar Award is presented in honor of Ronald and Gayla Farrar. Dr. Farrar is
Professor Emeritus of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Recipients
of the award receive a plaque and $1,000. The winner will present his or her work
in a featured address at the Media & Civil Rights History Symposium scheduled for April 2-4, 2015, in Columbia. See previous recipients of the award.